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Victorian Labor has promised $50 million for a new TAFE campus in Wyndham as part of its 2026 state election campaign. The commitment comes as Labor defends marginal western Melbourne electorates, with no confirmed location or construction timeline.
Another Multimillion Dollar Election Promise
Victorian Labor has made another major election commitment in Wyndham, promising $50 million for a new TAFE campus as the party’s local candidates prepare for what political observers anticipate could be a significant swing against Labor.
Premier Ben Carroll announced the commitment on 5 November as part of a broader $170 million vocational education package, with a new campus also proposed for Melbourne’s outer north near Kalkallo.
The proposed Wyndham campus would offer training in construction, trades, logistics, healthcare, community services, early childhood education and renewable energy.
However, no specific location, construction timeline or expected opening date has been announced.
Longstanding Demand For Local Training
Access to vocational education has been a longstanding concern in Wyndham, where rapid population growth has increased demand for local training facilities.
The shortage of accessible vocational education opportunities was also raised during the Wyndham Growth Corridors Conversation on 22 October, highlighting the challenges facing Melbourne’s expanding western suburbs.
Labor says the proposed campus would address these challenges while supporting local industries and employment opportunities.
The wider package also includes $70 million for upgrades to existing TAFE campuses in Bendigo, Wonthaggi and Dandenong.
Labor Defends Its Western Heartland
The announcement comes as Labor faces a challenging election campaign in Melbourne’s west, an area traditionally considered one of the party’s strongest political heartlands.
Werribee remains an ultra-marginal electorate following Labor’s narrow victory at the 2025 by-election, while Point Cook could experience a significant swing against the government.
Labor is also defending Tarneit, another rapidly growing electorate where infrastructure and access to essential services remain prominent concerns.
The proposed TAFE campus adds to a growing list of Labor’s election commitments targeting Wyndham and Melbourne’s western growth corridor.
While the investment would expand local training opportunities, its delivery remains conditional on Labor winning another term in government.
